June 18, 2015
Portrait Photography Projects
Inspire your portrait images with new ideas by trying out some of our portrait photography projects
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Portrait photography
Tips and techniques on portrait photography, including how to shoot great portrait photographs, how to light portraits, and everything else you might need to know about shooting great portrait images.
What camera gear do I need for portrait photography?
Best kit for portrait photography: have a look at the best cameras for portraits, as well as the best lenses for portraits, or for those on a budget have a look at the best budget lenses for portraits. You could also have a look at our guide to the best 50mm lenses, aka the “Nifty Fifty”, and if you’ve already got one, then you should be good to start shooting!
How do I get started with portrait photography?
You can have a look at our regularly updated latest articles listed below, which are all completely free, as well as these articles which are a great place to start:
Complete guide to portrait photography, Portrait tips from the professionals, How to shoot portraits at home, Shoot portraits on a smartphone, Do’s and Don’ts for working with models, Top fine art portrait tips.
Once you’ve taken your shots, you’ll want to think about editing your photos, so make sure you have the best photo editing software!
Happy with your portrait photos? Enter our Amateur Photographer of the Year competition for the chance to win great prizes! Plus, see more competitions here.
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June 17, 2015
The complete guide to creative lens distortion
Get your portraits noticed with some clever in-camera lens-distortion techniques that don’t cost the earth. Jake Hicks shows you how
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February 24, 2015
The 10 Commandments of Photographing Portraits
Four top portrait photographers give their top tips on how to take your best-ever people shots
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November 7, 2014
Shooting 4K video studio portraits
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November 7, 2014
Shooting 4K video stills on location
Phil Hall explores the potential in shooting 4K video stills on location to see how it compares to standard camera stills
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October 30, 2014
5 Tips for Shooting Great Urban Portraits
Damien Lovegrove shows how to make the city into your studio for our urban portraits technique session in AP this week
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March 10, 2014
Tips for Shooting Portraits
Create memorable, flattering photographs using our portrait guide...
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July 3, 2013
Interview with Professional Portrait Photographer Phil Sharp
Professional portrait photographer Phil Sharp shoots for major record labels and music magazines. Audley Jarvis talks to him
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April 4, 2013
Interview with Portrait Photographer Annabel Williams
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November 22, 2012
Portraiture Masterclass with Annabel Williams – London
Annabel Williams takes two readers out onto the streets of London to show them how to use the urban environment to achieve successful portrait shots. Tom Doyle reports
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September 3, 2012
How to Take Wideangle Portraits
Sometimes it's fun to break the rules. Why not try shooting some wideangle portraits? Richard Sibley shows how a wideangle lens can be used to take striking portrait pictures...
